Farmhouse Market progress: rewards, permits, and heavy construction!
Dear Founders -
Hello! We hope summer is treating you well. It's been a while since we reached out and it's time to share some news from the homefront... no, storefront! With construction underway, we'll have more photos and news to share throughout July. In the meantime, don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about your rewards or if you want to come by and see the progress firsthand.
We couldn't be prouder of what we're working on. Thank you for being a founder!
Brian & Roger
Rewards
If you filled out our Kickstarter survey, you should be receiving your mailing soon!). If you haven’t filled it out, please do so- posters, bumper stickers, and other goodies await you!

Plans & Permits
We've been tracking the status of our building permit daily for the past month and a half. Yes, nearly 48 days since we submitted our plans to the city! The good news is that we're almost there! Thank you to everyone who voiced their support to D.C. government and sent us positive thoughts. Here's the latest report.

Construction
While waiting on our permit from the city, we've made incremental progress on getting the store prepped for heavy construction. Here are a few photos from demolition and floor re-finishing.
OUT WITH THE OLD FLOOR... (that was fun!)

POLISHING THE NEW FLOOR... (the hard part!)

Local Vendors & Suppliers
Lastly, we wanted to highlight a few local businesses we're partnering with to make the project happen.
Green Touch Builders - Sterling, VA -- Graham Morris and team are leading the construction project.
Old Barn Reclaimed Wood -- Richmond, VA -- Sam Sikes sourced reclaimed barn wood for the store. Here's a preview.

Van Jester Woodworks -- Richmond, VA -- Zachary Jester is creating tabletops and counters using reclaimed (and Kickstarter donated!) 120 year old heart pine joists from a Columbia Heights (DC) row house. We’ll keep you updated on the finished product!
Fire Studio -- Washington, DC -- Kickstarter posters by Anthony Dihle
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Pledge $5 or more
78 backers
Gracious! Thank you. Let us add your name to the Farmhouse Founders Wall and hand you a complimentary pop (any flavor) once we open!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $25 or more
118 backers
Opening Night Party Pack! One invite to our exclusive opening night party featuring food, drinks, music and a whole lot of fun. Plus two complimentary pops, a bumper sticker, and your name on the Founders Wall.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $25 or more
46 backers
Out of towners receive a one-of-a-kind Pleasant Pops tote bag, bumper sticker, and hand written thank you postcard from the team! Of course you'll be on the Founders wall too.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $50 or more
96 backers
You make us grin from ear to ear! Four complimentary pops from the store, bumper sticker, your name on the Founders wall and two personalized invites to the opening night party.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $100 or more
46 backers Limited (54 of 100 left)
Limited edition commemorative poster by local artist Anthony Dihle, one dozen (12) complimentary pops available for pickup, bumper sticker, two personalized invites to the grand opening party, and your name on the Founders wall.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $180 or more
6 backers
Party in a box! Thirty-six (36) complimentary pops for store pickup, two personalized invites to the grand opening party, goodie bag, and a mention on the Founders wall.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $180 or more
6 backers
Out of towners receive a Pleasant Pops goodie bag, 2 T-shirts, 5 pleasant pops recipes, Founders wall mention and hand written thank you postcard from the team!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $360 or more
0 backers
Gold member! Receive the pop of the month club for six months so you’ll never miss out on seasonal flavors. Visit the store once every month for a dozen pops, available for pickup. Plus, four invites to the opening night party, and a mention on the Founders wall.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $500 or more
1 backer
Pop Stop Party! For this pledge level we’ll bring the party to your home or office in the DC area. 50 pops and cart/truck rental included. Plus, you’ll receive two goodie bags and a huge thank you on the Founders wall.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
7 backers Limited (3 of 10 left)
Pop Star! Name your favorite flavor (e.g Bob’s Blueberry Pancake Pop). Every time you come to the store get a pop for free. For this pledge level we’ll bring the party to your home or office in the DC area -- 100 pops and cart/truck rental included. Plus, you’ll receive four opening party invites and two tote bags full of Pleasant Pops goodies and your name on the Founders wall.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
Comments
Creator scott kreger on June 29, 2012
definitely Pleasant Pop weather in DC today, could have used one
Creator DaileyAM on June 29, 2012
Love the action shot on the floor demo. Can't wait to see the furniture!